The Hyundai brand has found its new home in Gqeberha and is bringing its future-focused approach to the dealership from the foundations to the solar panels above.
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While competitors spend billions of rands on manufacturing and environmental projects, and change the way they do business to meet the demands of new motor industry policy, life at Hyundai Automotive SA carries on as it always has.
It may sell one of SA’s leading motor brands, but, as an importer, Hyundai doesn’t have to worry about doubling manufacturing volumes, supplier transformation, local content or any of the other issues preoccupying vehicle and components manufacturers as they prepare for the launch later this year of the government’s SA Automotive Masterplan.